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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Commissioner notes that a lot of double dealing happens when the people are ___________.
(a) Peaceful.
(b) At war.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Sober.

2. Myrrhine says that she _________ Kinesias, but she also realizes that he does not love her.
(a) Understands.
(b) Wants.
(c) Loves.
(d) Misses.

3. Where does Myrrhine appear when she finally sees Kinesias as he approaches the building?
(a) Stoop.
(b) Firepit.
(c) Chapel.
(d) Roof.

4. __________ advances from the Male Chorus to talk about how mighty the man in the story is.
(a) Male Leader.
(b) The Commissioner.
(c) Old Man.
(d) The General.

5. What does the item(s) that Kinesias is wearing signify him as being frustrated about?
(a) The lack of food.
(b) The lack of sex.
(c) The lack of peace.
(d) The battle to come.

6. The Chorus of Men warn that there is an angry __________ that will attack anybody.
(a) God.
(b) Bear.
(c) Dog.
(d) Snake.

7. Where does the Commissioner say he will work to negotiate for peace?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Athens.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Rome.

8. The ______________ suggests that since peace is at hand, the battle of the sexes should end too.
(a) Female Leader.
(b) Old Man.
(c) Old Woman.
(d) Male Leader.

9. Lysistrata tells the men that now that they've agreed, they must now ___________ themselves.
(a) Relieve.
(b) Forgive.
(c) Hurt.
(d) Purify.

10. The Female Leader pretends to find a _____________ in the Male Leader's hair and to take it out.
(a) Piece of dust.
(b) Stray hair.
(c) Bug.
(d) Piece of sand.

11. Kinesias says that the __________ has not been fed or bathed in a week since Myrrhine has left.
(a) Baby.
(b) Horse.
(c) Maid.
(d) Slave.

12. The Chorus of Women notes that ____________ might not actually be able to find anything if they come to look.
(a) Other women.
(b) Men.
(c) Children.
(d) Visitors.

13. What do the males offer up as a sign of power for men after praising the man in the story?
(a) Muscles.
(b) Dirtiness.
(c) Hairiness.
(d) Smelliness.

14. When Myrrhine begins to _____________, she asks her husband whether he will vote to end the war.
(a) Undress.
(b) Write.
(c) Sing.
(d) Leave.

15. From where does Lysistrata run, clearly upset by the events which have taken place?
(a) Church.
(b) Bathroom.
(c) House.
(d) Akropolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Female Leader tells the Male Leader he looks more like a ____________ than ever.

2. The Chorus of Women speak of the bounty of ______________ things they have in their homes.

3. Myrrhine says that she will come back if Kinesias stops the ___________.

4. Who makes crude jokes about the frustrated man who entered the scene before them?

5. What does Lysistrata offer as proof that the women will be victorious in their efforts?

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